Bill-file



UNITED STATES FRANK S. GRIZZEL, OF SHARES CHAPEL, TENNESSEE.

BILL-FILE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 24, 1921.

Application filed January 8, 1921. Serial No. 435,869.

To all 1.0 ham it may concern:

Be it known that I, FRANK S. GRIZZEL, a citizen of the United States,residing at Sharps Chapel, in the county of Union, State of Tennessee,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Bill-Files; and Ido hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exactdescription of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in theart to which itappertains to make and use the same. I

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in package bindersand particularly to devices for securing packages of mail matter.

One object of the invention is to provide a device of this characterwhich is simple in construction, easy to operate, and which is strongand durable.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of this characterwhich is readily capable of adjustment to accommodate packages ofdifferent thicknesses.

A still further object is to provide a package binder which isespecially adapted for use in postoiiices to obviate the use of cord ortwine, the device being capable of continued use for a long period.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent from the followingdescription when taken in connection with the accompanying drawing.

In the drawing:

Figure l is a perspective View of the binder in connection with apackage of letters.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the binder removed from the package butin the position assumed when on the package.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the binder removed from the package andin open position to receive the package of letters.

Referring particularly to the accompanying drawing there is shown anelongated wire frame A including the parallel side bars 10 and 11 andthe connecting end bars 12 and 13. Each of the end bars 12 and 13 isformed with a pair of inward bends or kinks 15 and 16 with which arepivotally engaged the arms of the wire yokes 17 and 18, respectively Thesides of the bight portion of each yoke 17 and 18 are formed into loops19 through which are slidably disposed the arms of a longer yoke, theyoke at one end of the frame being represented by the numeral 20 whilethat at the other end is designated by the numeral 21. The arms of theseyokes 20 and 21 are bent at right angles at points adjacent the yokes 17and 18 the inner ends of the arms of said yokes 20 and 21 being formedwith eyes 22 which slidably embrace the arms of the yokes 17. and 18.Thus the yokes 17 and 18 are adjustable with respect to the yokes 20 and21, to lengthen and shorten the distance between the ends of the frameand the bends of the yokes 20 and 21. The outer end of the yoke 20, atthe bight portion, has mounted for pivotal movement the intermediateportion of a lever 22. The bight portion of the other yoke 18 is bentoutwardly at right angles to the plane of the yoke, as shown at 23, forengagement by the shorter end portion 22 of the lever 22, when the saidyokes are disposed in the position shown in Figs. land 2. Disposedtransversely of the intermediate portion of the frame 10-1112-13, is asecond shorter wire frame B, the former frame being designated as A. Toone end of the frame B there is pivotally connected a yoke 24, similarin design to the yoke 17, but somewhat shorter. he sides of the bightportion of the yoke 24 is also formed with theloops 25 through which areslidably disposed the arms of the yoke 26. The ends of the arms of theyoke 26 are formed with eyes 27 which slidably embrace the arms of theyoke 24:. The arms of the yoke 26, outwardly of the bight portion of theyoke 24-, are bent at right angles, as shown at 28, and to the bightportion 29 of the yoke 26 is pivotally connected a lever 30, similar tothe beforementioned lever 22. To the other end of the frame B ispivotally connected the yoke 31, similar in construction to the yoke 18,but somewhat shorter. The sides of the bight portion of the yoke 31 areformed with the loops 32 in which are slidably received the arms of theyoke The arms of the yoke 33 are provided with eyes 34 which slidablyembrace the arms of the yoke 31. The arms of the yoke 33 are bentsimilarly to the arms of the other yokes and said yoke has its bightportion bent outwardly in a manner similar to that of the yoke 18, asshown at 35, for engagement by the shorter end portion 36 of the lever30.

The frames A and B are secured at their points of intersection bysoldering, welding, or are tied together by means of the wires broughtdown over the 'for marking thereon the desired legend identifying thecontents of the package;

In the operation of the device the same is opened to the position ofFig. 3, and the packa e placed on the crossed wire frames A an B. Theyokes 26' and 33 are then swung across the package andthe lever-SOengaged with the portion 35 of the yoke '33, the lever being snappeddown as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The yokes 17'and' 18 are then 7 package,lengthwise thereof, and the lever 22 engaged with the portion 23 of theyoke '18, and snapped down in the same'manner as that'of the lever 30.'The levers 22 and 30, when properly swung down and engaged with theyokes 18' and 33, move past centers and thus effectively lock the partstogether around the package.

The'binder is formed entirely of wire of sufficient'stiifness not toeasily bend when handled, and yet flexible to permit the proper package.This binder can be used many times before being thrown away, but in alarge number of cases new parts can be supplied to repairjth'e' deviceand thus double locking of the binder around the;

the-life thereof. The device will admit of rough usage without injury,and handled without danger of injury to the user. Furthermore, thedevice, being formed from wire, can be manufactured at a low cost.

What is claimed is:

1. A package binder comprising a frame, members pivotally connected tothe sides and ends ofthe frame, said members being formed'of slidablyadjustable sections and arranged to fold onto a package, certain of saidmembers having terminal loops, and I pivoted levers carried by the othermembers for interlocking engagement with the first members across oneface of a package. 2. A package binder comprising a pair of crossedrectangular frames of different dimensions secured together, yokespivotally connected to the ends of the frames, yokes slidably adjustableon the first yokes, the

bight portions of the second-named yokes extended angularly, and leverson certain of the second yokes having ends engageablc with said bightportions. 7 I

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in the presence of twowitnesses.

- I FRANK S. GRIZZEL. Witnesses V V GEO. JoHNsoN, CLYDE C. NIOELY.

